Boeing 737-8FE (Boeing 737-800)

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28 May 2026 · © Ian Gains

Virgin Australia's Boeing 737-800 VH-8VI in the unique 150th aircraft livery, celebrating a fleet milestone.

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Aircraft

737-8FE (Boeing 737-800) B738

Virgin Australia 150th Boeing 737 special livery

VH-8VI

Registration

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Achievements

Livery Legend, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 85.0

Bold special livery pops, full profile nicely framed; overcast light mutes contrast, but detail stays crisp.

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

This is Virgin Australia\'s 150th Boeing 737, celebrated with a unique all-red livery. The 737-800 is the best-selling variant of the Boeing 737 family.

Fleet Rarity

Only one 150th Boeing 737 livery exists in the Virgin Australia fleet, though the aircraft model (737-800) is common globally.

Record Flights

Boeing 737-800s have been deployed on transcontinental Australian routes and numerous short/medium-haul services across the Asia-Pacific region.

Safety & Events

No major incidents recorded for this airframe as of 2024. Virgin Australia has previously used special paint schemes to mark fleet milestones.

Future Outlook

As of 2024, this aircraft is expected to remain in regular commercial service.

Specifications

CFM56-7B24

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,765 km

Range

828 km/h

Speed

162 passengers (typical 2-class layout)

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

107.6 kN (24,000 lbf) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 / Chapter 14 compliant, typically 85-90 dB takeoff sideline

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